Surgical Scheduler I (hybrid)
76080BR
Ophthalmology
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Administration
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Office/Site Location
Boston
Remote Eligibility
Part Remote/Hybrid
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
Surgical Scheduler I (hybrid)
1. Schedules inpatient and ambulatory surgical procedures for operating rooms according to predetermined block schedules and established policies and procedures. Prepares complete daily surgical schedules, including special equipment requirements and incorporating radiology and other non-surgical use of operating room facilities. Communicates with surgeons, secretarial staff, and admissions personnel to obtain needed information, coordinate and confirm schedules and identify special requirements for procedures.
2. Notifies all referring physicians of upcoming procedures and surgeries. Identifies additional OR time for surgeon separate and apart from block time as needed.
3. Records and compiles scheduling information on hospital and departmental computer systems. Reviews and verifies accuracy of basic patient information.
4. Prints and distributes schedules to designated areas of the program.
5. Identifies and communicates critical information, such as surgeon and physician availability, and special supply and equipment requests, to nursing and other appropriate staff, as necessary.
6. Works with nursing, surgical, and anesthesiology staff to monitor and evaluate scheduling procedures and develop strategies to promote efficient utilization of surgical suites.
7. Responds to requests for routine information or assistance from patients/parents, visitors, and hospital staff, referring inquiries requiring clinical or management judgment to appropriate personnel. Requests clarification of assigned tasks or instructions from supervisor as necessary.
8. Schedules any consults needed prior to the surgery as requested, i.e. cardiac clearance.
9. Monitors Epic for insurance authorization for the procedures.
10. Brings high priority issues to supervisor’s attention, and provides updates to supervisor in the follow-up and/or resolution of these, and/or related issues.
Education: High-school or GED diploma
Boston Children’s Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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